trío amoroso
/tɾio amoɾoso/from spelling rules
The English word 'throuple' is translated into Spanish as trío amoroso.
trío amoroso is the standard way to describe a romantic relationship involving three people in Spanish.
Meaning: three partners (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of trío (trio) and amoroso (loving/amorous).
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾio amoɾoso/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, describing a relationship as a trío without the qualifier amoroso can imply a sexual performance rather than a committed romantic relationship.
- Because trío is a masculine noun, the entire phrase must use the masculine adjective amoroso, even if the three partners are all women.
- In Spanish, the word amoroso can describe a romantic partner or a very affectionate person, such as a doting grandparent.
Examples in context
- Ellos forman un trío amoroso muy estable.They form a very stable throuple.
- ¿Crees que un trío amoroso puede funcionar?Do you think a throuple can work?
- Su trío amoroso es el tema de la charla.Their throuple is the topic of the conversation.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing a couple's new friend.
- SofíaSofía, ¿sabes que Ana tiene un nuevo novio?Sofía, do you know that Ana has a new boyfriend?
- JavierSí, pero ahora están en un trío amoroso.Yes, but now they are in a throuple.
- SofíaNo lo sabía, me sorprende mucho.I didn't know that, I'm very surprised.
- JavierParecen muy felices así, Javier.They seem very happy like that, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
